Senior Engineering Manager (Canada) 10.20.24

Proof is a rapidly growing legal tech startup, providing a best-in-class legal services platform used by thousands of law firms. Our platform helps law firms streamline their operations and improve efficiency, contributing to a 10% month-over-month growth. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of transforming the legal industry.

What you’ll do:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead our remote engineering teams across multiple time zones. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership skills, and a passion for developing and mentoring engineers. As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in the strategic direction and execution of projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet our business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage high-performing teams of backend, frontend, and full-stack engineers, including offshore contractors, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, helping them grow both technically and professionally.
• Ensure that the team delivers high-quality software solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects.
• Work closely with product managers to define project requirements and priorities.
• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team, ensuring that best practices are followed.
• Stay current with industry trends and developments, and apply this knowledge to improve our products and processes.
• Collaborate with other teams to drive technical innovation and excellence across the organization.

What we’ll expect you to have on day one:

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Technical Skills: Extensive experience with programming languages such as Go, Ruby, Java, or JavaScript (for frontend engineers), and modern development practices. Experience with service-oriented architecture and event-driven architectures is highly desirable.
• Project Management: Proven track record of managing complex software projects from inception to delivery, with a strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Adaptability: Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and languages as needed.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working at Series A or Series B startups.
• Experience with large-scale production Go-based applications.
• Knowledge and experience with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Experience in writing automated software tests and continuous integration practices.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies and frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript).
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in the legal industry.
• Knowledge of security best practices and protocols.

Benefits:

• Full-time, salary position
• Remote, work from anywhere in Canada
• Flexible time off and holidays
• Equipment provided
• Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance available

Compensation:

Salary range 180,000-200,000 CAD based on experience and location